Should you be racist back?

Question

Lets say someone is making a racist tirade against you; basically insulting you for your race. Is it a good idea to say racist things BACK at them; degrade them for their race? 

Answer 1

No. You should smile pityingly and walk away.

They hate that.

Answer 2

You misunderstand the nature of racism.  White people just are racist because we have White privilege and society is structured to prefer us (which is not to say we're not prejudiced against in other ways or are not also subject to racism).  Racial prejudice is a subset of racism, and it's arguable whether someone with dark skin in a predominantly fair-skinned environment can even be racist.  They can express prejudice against a member of a different ethnicity but it takes more than that to be racist.  And no you shouldn't do that, because racism is always wrong.

Answer 3

Sure, Why not ?

Answer 4

Best to just turn your back on them and walk away  so that you don't degrade yourself to their levels

Answer 5

No. Rise above it. Don't argue with idiots. Point it out emphatically and walk away. Not worth your time 

Answer 6

There's not much point in engaging with someone who has already resorted to demeaning you on the basis of "race".  It's not like you're going to either clear up their misconceptions OR hurt their feelings.  You won't accomplish anything, and it won't let you feel better - you'll just end up more annoyed than you were at the outset.

And you're not DEFENDING some line in the sand.  Billions of tons of racist gas is vented into the atmosphere every day around the world, and you're not rescuing or protecting anybody from harm by arguing with any one, given racist.  Don't fool yourself on THAT score.

Actually, the Number ONE excuse that racists offer for their behavior is "THEY are racist towards ME, so why SHOULDN'T I be racist towards THEM?"  (It's the old "but she did it first" defense you remember from kindergarten.)  You hear it ALL the time.  So basically by saying racist things back at them, you're actually ENABLING them.

Answer 7

No, it's never good to sink down to someone's level. Be the bigger person and don't react to it or retaliate, otherwise you'll end up being just as horrible as they are. It's also not worth your time or energy to bother with such negative people. Stay positive, don't acknowledge or engage with them, and set a good example for anyone who may be witness. You'll come out the good guy 100% of the time.

Answer 8

It can be tempting on occasions but it's better to respond kindly and move on. I'm white by the way and have met racists who are not black or white.

Answer 9

Sure. That's the reason why I became a white nationalist. I was tired of the societal racism thrown at me simply because I have white skin. Technically I merely defend my race but occasionally will make things personal like point out how black people have lower average IQ.

Answer 10

No - I'd keep the insults on a personal level - degrading them for stupidity, fatness, lack of success, ugly-ness , their car.  But, leave their mother out of it.